Watches - another OCD problem
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Hey guys, I haven't been following the thread but I was wondering if anyone tried one of those Daluca Cordovan Nato straps? They look pretty nice. Im in the market for a new watch and am not looking to spend a ton. I was thinking,
One of these guys: http://www.longislandwatch.com/Seiko_SNZG07K1_Watch_p/snzg07k1.htm
With this guy: http://www.dalucastraps.com/shell-cordovan-nato-watch-strap-brandy-matte-buckle/
I think the Cream face on that Seiko would look sweet with the brandy color Horween shell strap.
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For anyone interested it would appear the size of the discount in India was overstated to me. I went to an authorised dealer (for a variety of brands). They didn't have Grey Side of the Moon but did try to sell me a Panerai Luminor Marina 44 automatic for £4000. Their list price was £4700. So from what I can see with a quick Google search the prices are no better than Heathrow prices.
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I used to have one but mine was the first gen and extremely thick. It was very handy though and was good looking.
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Lol looking back at it makes me miss owning one.
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Temp, specifics on those boots? I love em….
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@mikesantor The boots look like the WESCO Foot Patrol in Burgundy Domain leather. The boots are very nice but the Double Red SD is the star of that show! Nice one!! @Tempvs
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Yep. Standard burgundy Foot Patrol….
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Thank you, gentleman.
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Chopard have launched a new brand, Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud, which takes its name from a pioneer of maritime chronometers. Their first piece is a limited edition, the Chronomètre FB-1, which is a tourbillion in a rather funky octagonal case.
There's an interview with Karl-Friedrich Scheufele at Revo, which discusses the watch further.
I like the design, but my tastes aren't really typical. However, I'm not convinced by the use of a tourbillion, which was developed for pocket watches, in a piece that's drawing inspiration from marine chronometers. L. Leroy are another brand with a similar, tenuous connection to chronometry, and they're actually focused on accuracy as a way of promoting their alleged heritage.
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Of course, if you want a tourbillion then this, frankly, is the piece to go for…
It's the Vacheron Constantin 57260, which is the most complicated timepiece ever. Hodinkee's team has been whipping themselves into an orgiastic state over it, with an overview, hands on, and technical analysis.
I'm not sure if it counts as a watch, though. It weighs in at around a kilogram (2 pounds), and is too large for most pockets. Not very practical then…
No price tag is given, but I think that it's probably out of reach for all of us round here!
